Jāņu Ielīgošana in Riga: Full Event Guide
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June 18
Dance Concert "Vidusvasaras dzīvestības"
Rātslaukums (Town Hall Square)
7:00 PM–9:30 PM
A large-scale folk dance concert featuring renowned Latvian dance ensembles and performers.
Midsummer Celebration in Imanta
Courtyard of Imanta Cultural Centre, Anniņmuižas bulvāris 29
7:00 PM–9:30 PM
- 7:00 PM – Folk dance performances
- 8:30 PM – Concert by Katrīna Dimanta
- Wreath-making workshop and traditional wooden games throughout the evening.
Midsummer Celebration in Ziemeļblāzma Park
Ziemeļblāzma Culture Palace Park
From 7:00 PM
Dance performances, folk musicians, and traditional Midsummer activities.
June 19
Celebrate with Orchestra "Rīga"
Rātslaukums
11:00–11:30 AM & 1:00–1:30 PM
Popular melodies by Raimonds Pauls and Latvian favorites.
Orchestra "Rīga" Performance
Garden of the Small Guild
12:00–12:30 PM
A lunchtime concert featuring beloved Latvian songs.
"Jāņa Sēta" Midsummer Event
Victory Park (Uzvaras parks)
5:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Folklore performances
- Creative workshops
- Painting plein air
- Wreath-making
- Traditional games
- Evening dancing with Riga Dance Club.
Midsummer Celebration in Bolderāja
"Strops" Cultural Space, Bolderāja Library Courtyard
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Concert by the band Zāle and Latvian ornament workshop.
Midsummer Songs in Ķengarags
Courtyard of Riga Ķengarags Music and Art School, Prūšu iela 13B
7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Traditional singing with folklore group Banga.
June 20
Traditional Herb Market (Zāļu Tirgus)
Dome Square
9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Browse flower crowns, herbs, local produce, crafts, cheese, honey, and enjoy a cultural stage programme with music and folk dancing.
Grand Midsummer Celebration "Jāņu Riti"
Victory Park
From 3:00 PM
The main pre-Jāņi celebration in Riga featuring:
- Crafts fair
- Workshops
- Folk groups from across Latvia
- Traditional rituals
- Bonfire preparation and lighting
- Communal singing and dancing into the evening.
Whether you're visiting Riga for a weekend getaway or planning to celebrate Jāņi like a local, these events offer a wonderful opportunity to experience Latvia's most beloved traditions. And after a day filled with music, dancing, and festive celebrations, there's no better place to relax than Camping & Yachts, where the calm waters of the Daugava and views of Riga's skyline create the perfect Midsummer escape.